Chestnut Praline Latte

If you are looking for a delicious holiday latte recipe, you have come to the right place! I have just completed the video and recipe post showing How to Make Chestnut Praline Syrup, and I needed to take it one step farther. I decided to make this recipe for Chestnut Praline Latte. It will take you through the entire process, showing you how to make the syrup and how to use it to make a delicious latte. I went from not knowing anything about chestnut praline to having it as one of the staples of my holiday coffee rotation. Now it’s your turn to learn how to make this delicious recipe!

Chestnut Praline Flavor

I was surprised by the taste of the chestnut praline, so it can be helpful to describe how it tastes before you get started. The surprisingly smooth nutty flavor of the chestnuts combines harmoniously with the sweetness of the granulated sugar. The brown sugar adds a depth with the rich caramel undertone. The chopped pecans build nicely upon the nuttiness of the chestnuts, but it is not bitter at all. Last, but not least, the vanilla extract caps everything off with its unique taste, plus it adds that wonderful smell.

If you are looking for more holiday cinnamon flavor in your life, check out our Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup. Discover how you can use it to make The Best Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Chestnut Praline Latte | Full Recipe Video

If you are in a hurry and don’t have time to read the written recipe, or if you are just a visual learner, this video recipe will show you how to make this delicious latte.

I enjoy making these videos for several reasons including the fact that I get to drink the lattes after I make them! Watching this video will help you see the details and tips that aren’t included in the written recipe below. If you have time, I always recommend watching the video and reading the written recipe. That will give you the best of both worlds!

Chestnut Praline Latte Recipe

This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of chestnut praline syrup, which is enough to make today’s latte and 15 more. That calculation is based on using 2 tbsp of syrup for each latte, which is the most common, but some that prefer sweeter lattes may use 3 tbsp.

Syrup Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Water
• ¾ cup Brown Sugar
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
• 8-9 Peeled Chestnuts*
• ½ cup Chopped Pecans
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (check out our premium vanilla extract)

Chopped pecans are very easy to find. You can purchase them from any grocery store, usually near the produce section. I had a bit of a harder time finding chestnuts. Even during the holiday season, our local grocers did not have chestnuts. I found a 3 oz bag of peeled chestnuts on Amazon, and it held the perfect amount of chestnuts. If you have any ideas for finding chestnuts locally, feel free to leave in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

Latte Ingredients

• 2 Shots Espresso
• 2-3 tbsp Chestnut Praline Syrup (from above)
• 1 cup (8 oz) Milk or non-dairy alternative
• Whipped Cream (optional)

Full Instructions

1. Add chopped pecans and chestnuts to a medium saucepan and roast on low/medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir often to ensure the pecans and chestnuts roast evenly.
2. Slowly add in the water, and be careful because the saucepan will be hot. Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir ingredients together and increase the stovetop heat to medium. 
3. Bring the saucepan to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Continue to occasionally stir to heat evenly. 
4. Turn off stovetop heat and move the saucepan. Carefully add in the vanilla extract, and stir so it is evenly distributed.
5. You can either scoop out the nuts or strain them out (you can use 90 grade cheesecloth to strain). Set the nuts to the side.*
6. Allow the syrup to cool for 5-10 minutes, now we can start making the chestnut praline latte.
7. Brew two shots of espresso and pour into your Chosen Mug
8. Add 2-3 tbsp of chestnut praline syrup to you Chosen Mug. You can store the extra leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
9. Steam 1 cup (8 oz) of milk or non-dairy alternative by using steamer/frother or heat in small saucepan until it is steaming but not boiling.
10. Pour steamed/frothed milk into your Chosen Mug, and mix/stir everything together.
11. Add optional whipped cream

*The nuts are sweetened and can be added to yogurt, cereal, ice cream, etc

Chestnut Praline Latte Nutrition Facts

This table of nutrition info creates approximate values based on the following assumptions. It includes skim milk as the 1st ingredient and does not include the optional whipped cream. Adding ¼ cup of regular whipped cream would add roughly 100 calories, using a low fat option would be around 40 calories.

Try our Brown Sugar Latte

Now that you’ve mastered the chestnut praline latte, time to try out another festive recipe. You need to check out our Homemade Brown Sugar Latte, another taste of the holidays!